Accounting Manager

About the role

AWP Safety is America’s Traffic Control Leader, representing nearly every major public utility: electric, gas and telecommunications. AWP is a rapidly growing national safety services provider committed to protecting customers’ people, business, and time. The Accounting Manager will plan and direct the accounting activities of the department.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close process and financial reporting processes.
• Ensure adherence to the company’s accounting policies and that the policies and financial statements are compliant with GAAP and any other regulatory requirements.
• Partner with FP&A for the monthly review of financial results.
• Active involvement in ERP system implementation.
• Prepare/review account reconciliations monthly.
• Preparation and posting of monthly journal entries to support financial statements including but not limited to inventory, fixed assets, payroll and intercompany.
• Prepare and file monthly sales and use tax returns.
• Prepare and file annual personal property tax returns.
• Coordinate with outside auditors and provide needed information for the annual external audit.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Five years or more of related experience required.
• Two or more years of experience managing others.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), auditing practices, and applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and work ethic.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Great Plains or Microsoft D365, QuickBooks, TCR and Visual Lease.

Benefits

• Three medical plan options and two dental plan options.
• Legal and Identity Shield, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance coverage.
• Company-paid long-term disability (LTD) insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available.
• Participation in the 401(k)-retirement plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.

Pay

Salary range is $105–127k with annual bonus.